Relief is coming from Extreme Wind Chill

THUNDER BAY – Weather – The Wind Chill Advisory is still on. It is slightly warmer today however, at 5:30AM it is only minus 27c.

Environment Canada is calling for a few flurries ending early this morning, then clearing. Winds from the west at 20 km/h. High minus 20. Wind chill minus 42.

Wind chills from minus 40 to minus 45 this morning and again tonight over regions from Hornepayne to Marathon and west.

Another blast of Arctic air has invaded Northern Ontario. Widespread wind chill values of minus 40 to minus 45 are expected into Wednesday.

Conditions will begin to moderate slowly Wednesday. Extreme caution is advised for people heading outdoors. Exposed skin may freeze in less than 5 minutes.